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Construction Laborers Hourly Wage in Virginia (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Virginia is $20.94/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Virginia hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$15.82
/hour
Median (P50)
$20.94
/hour
Senior (P90)
$27.46
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$43,560
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Virginia vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$15.82
National: $17.27
-8.4%
Median (P50)
$20.94
National: $23.7
-11.6%
Senior (P90)
$27.46
National: $33.74
-18.6%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $15.82 $633 $2742 $32,900
Q1 (P25) $17.8 $712 $3085 $37,020
Median (P50) $20.94 $838 $3630 $43,560
Q3 (P75) $22.86 $914 $3962 $47,550
Senior (P90) $27.46 $1098 $4759 $57,110

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Construction Laborers

#1
$37.07
$37.07/hr
+56.4%
#2
$30.8
$30.8/hr
+30.0%
#3
$30.48
$30.48/hr
+28.6%
#4
$29.18
$29.18/hr
+23.1%
#5
$28.98
$28.98/hr
+22.3%
#6
$28.97
$28.97/hr
+22.2%
#7
$28.02
$28.02/hr
+18.2%
#8
$27.91
$27.91/hr
+17.8%
#9
$27.75
$27.75/hr
+17.1%
#10
$27.52
$27.52/hr
+16.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Virginia is $20.94/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $43,560.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Virginia Construction Laborers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Construction Laborers in Virginia is $20.94/hr compared to the national average of $23.7/hr — lower by $2.76/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Construction Laborers in Virginia?

Entry-level Construction Laborers professionals in Virginia earn approximately $15.82/hour (10th percentile), which equals $32,900.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $27.46/hour.

How much does a senior Construction Laborers make per hour in Virginia?

Senior-level Construction Laborers professionals in Virginia (90th percentile) earn approximately $27.46/hour, or $57,110.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Construction Laborers (SOC 472061) in Virginia.

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